The UW-Whitewater women's volleyball team defeated Bethel University 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-19) in their second match at the UW-Whitewater Invitational on Friday.  The Warhawks improve to 3-1 while Bethel falls to 2-1.

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The Warhawks were down 15-9 in the first set until a five point run forced a Bethel timeout.  The set stayed close throughout.  The Royals and the 'Hawks traded points until it was tied at 23 before UW-W closed it out with a Caitlin Hogan (New London/New London) kill and a Katy Krajnak (Racine/Case) putdown on a Bethel overpass.

Set two saw the Warhawks up 17-12 to force a Bethel timeout.  Bethel came back to within one but could never take the lead from UW-W.  The Warhawks went on to finish the set with an ace by Sofia Sanchez (Janesville/Craig).

In the final set the 'Hawks were down 7-10 before scoring six straight point to take a lead they never relinquished.  The Warhawks scored the last four points of the set on four straight kills.

Leading the way for UW-W was Melissa Zuleger (Little Chute/Little Chute) tallying 10 kills.  Defensively, Alyssa Bauer (Naperville, IL/Central) and Alyse Karls (Dane/Lodi) recorded 16 and 14 digs respectively.  The 'Hawks were also strong at the net blocking 22 Bethel attack attempts.  Katy Krajnak (Racine/Case) had seven blocks while Zuleger chipped in with four.

The Warhawks will play on Saturday at 10 am against Wheaton in the Williams Center volleyball gymnasium.